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NF-M2P/NF-M2S/NF-M2SV
1.7 Installing Hardware
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DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An
accidentally scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may
seriously damage the motherboard.
1.7.1 CPU Socket AM2
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DO NOT touch or bend the delicate pins on the CPU whenever you
are holding it.
The installation procedures vary with different types of CPU
fan-and-heatsink assembly. The one shown here is served for
DEMO
only. For detailed information on how to install the one you bought,
refer to its installation guidelines.
1. Pull out the socket lever
away from the socket
and fully lift it up over
90-degree angle.
Locate and align the
triangle mark with both
the CPU and the socket
body. Vertically place
the CPU with its pin-side
down into the socket.
Be careful to insert the CPU into the socket. The CPU only fits in
one orientation with the socket. DO NOT force the CPU into the
socket.
2. After placing the CPU
into position, push the
socket lever down into
its locked position to
secure the CPU. The
lever clicks when it’s
locked into position.
3. The heatsink for CPU
may have thermal
interface material
attached to its bottom.
If not, applying a few
squeeze of thermal
paste to the CPU die will
help to increase the
contact.
4. Place the heatsink and
fan assembly onto the
retention frame. Match
the heatsink clip with
the socket
mounting-lug. Hook the
spring clip to the
mounting-lug.
